Kathy Sue Simmons' Obituary
Kathy Sue Simmons, age 67, of Charleston, IL passed away at 2:22 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County, IL. She was born August 2, 1958 in Charleston, IL the daughter of Robert R. “Bob” Simmons and Shirley Joan (Merrick) Simmons.
Survivors include her siblings, Debra Simmons of Casey, IL, Sherry Robison (Rob) of Westfield, IL; Donna Shull of Casey, IL; Karen Lowry (Sean) of Champaign, IL and Robert A. Simmons (Liz) of Casey, IL; nieces and nephews, Michelle Carlen (Steve Simpson) of Charleston, IL; Ryan Robison (Jenny) of Pontiac, IL; Melody Shull of Des Moines, IA; Angie McElravy (Greg) of Jewett, IL; Eric Shull (Jessica) of Casey, IL; Kyle Lowry (Shayna) of Quincy, IL; Jason Lowry of Champaign, IL; Robert "Mitch" Simmons (Kayla) of Westfield, IL; Robert Jackson "R.J." Simmons of Casey, IL and Ashleigh Kehoe of Indianapolis, IN; Aunt, Sandra Patrick (Don) of Taylorville, IL; great nephews and nieces, cousins, many friends and colleagues. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Shirley Simmons; nephew, Robert Shane Lowry and brother in law, Brent Shull.
Kathy was a 1976 graduate of Westfield High School. She continued her education graduating with her Associate degree from Lake Land College in 1978; Bachelor degree in 1999 and Master degree in 2001 from Eastern Illinois University. Kathy worked as an administrative assistant at Eastern Illinois University for over 30 years before retirement. She enjoyed working on her computer, all sports especially baseball and was an avid St. Louis cardinal fan.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Markwell Funeral Home with Greg Patrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Westfield, IL. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday prior to the service at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to EIU Speech, Language and Hearing, 600 W Lincoln St, Charleston, IL 62420 or Coles County Animal Shelter, 6818 N Co Rd 1120 E, Charleston, IL 61920.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message; light a candle, or post photos, visit https://www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey and Westfield, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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